Flagstaff's Green Builder: Steps to Building an Energy Star Home This is the second installment in a series chronicling the steps to building an energy efficient home. The articles are based on projects underway in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who has made energy efficiency a priority. The first article covered the basics of getting started, and the next few months will dive deeper into the details. Every house has its unique set of challenges, but … [Read more...] about Part II: Coming Out of the Ground
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Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
What is radon? Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. It is produced by the normal breakdown of uranium in the soil and rock, and it may be a problem in your home. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused each year by radon exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. … [Read more...] about Understanding Radon Risks in Your Home
